When is the best time to plant okra? How many times a year should okra be planted?

1. Sowing time

Okra prefers warm climates and is very afraid of frost, so it is usually sown in spring. It is usually sown from April to June and harvested from July to October. In some colder places, greenhouses or sheds are generally used for seedling cultivation. In this way, the sowing time can be advanced to March.

2. How many times a year should I plant?

Okra can be planted twice a year, the first time is from April to June, and the second time is in August. This plant prefers a warm environment, so the yield is higher if planted in spring. If planted in autumn, it will have to wait until November to harvest. During the planting period, attention should be paid to controlling the temperature and keeping it between 25-30℃. The yield will be slightly lower than that sown in spring.

3. Sowing Method

1. Land preparation and ridge making: Choose a place with higher terrain and flat topography for planting. Before planting, the soil must be deeply plowed and sufficient base fertilizer must be applied to provide sufficient nutrients for plant growth. After fertilizing, you need to make ridges with a width of 200 cm. Each ridge has four rows, with the large row being 70 cm and the small row being 45 cm.

2. Germination and sowing: Okra seeds need to be germinated before sowing. Soak it for 24 hours, take it out and wrap it with a wet cloth, and place it in an environment of 25-30℃. It will generally germinate in 4-5 days. Sow the germinated seeds into the soil, usually in holes with 3-4 seeds in each hole. After they grow, keep two plants and remove the small and weak seedlings.

3. Field management: After okra sprouts, water it once a week. If it is the rainy season, you can reduce watering and pay attention to drainage. Remove excess side branches in time to prevent them from consuming nutrients. When the plant grows to 50 cm in height, apply fertilizer to it.